News and events

18. Aug. 2017 | Kampala

Norway marks the World Humanitarian Day 19th of August

On Saturday 19th of August, we mark the World Humanitarian Day, a day where we pay tribute to people affected by crisis and aid workers who risks their lives in humanitarian service around the world.

14. Aug. 2017 | Kampala

Music Workshop between Norwegian Producer and Ugandan Musicians in Kampala

From the 1-4 of August, Bendik Baksaas in collaboration with House of Talent, conducted a workshop on fusing electronic music with traditional Ugandan music.

21. Jul. 2017 | Kigali

Honorary Consulate temporary closed

The Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Kigali will be temporary closed from 25th of July 2017

29. Jun. 2017 | Kampala

Uganda hosts Solidarity Summit on Refugees

The Summit took place at Speke Resort Munyonyo 22-23 June and was co-hosted by HE President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and UN Secretary General António Guterres.

02. Jun. 2017

Nordic countries express support for the Paris Agreement

The prime ministers of the Nordic countries with joint statement regarding the Paris Agreement

25. Apr. 2017

Norway to attend G20 for the first time

In 2017 Norway has been invited to attend the G20 as a guest country for the first time.

03. Apr. 2017 | Kampala

Center for Performing Arts – laying of the foundation stone

“Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people”.

29. Mar. 2017 | Kampala

2017 EU Human Rights Defenders Award: Call for nominations

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kampala, together with European Union member states represented in Uganda, is inviting nominations for the 2017 EU Human Rights Defenders Award.

28. Mar. 2017 | Oslo

Norway increases famine response to NOK 673 million

More than 20 million people in four countries are on the brink of famine. ‘We are facing the worst humanitarian catastrophe in the history of the UN. Nearly 1.4 million children are at risk of starving to death.

21. Mar. 2017 | Kampala

Conference on good governance in the oil sector

On Friday 24th of March, the Norwegian Embassy (El Ouargui and Pettersen) attended a conference with the title “Understanding oil risks and use of oil revenues to create lasting opportunities”.

28. Feb. 2017

Global Review Panel on the future of the UNAIDS Joint Programme business model

Ambassador Susan Eckey is a member of the Global Review Panel on the future of the UNAIDS Joint Programme business model.

28. Feb. 2017

FK Youth Camp in Kampala

Susan Eckey, the Norwegian Ambassador to Uganda, attended the second FK Youth Camp in Kampala on 23rd of January. FK Youth Camp prepares FK participants for their exchanges around the world.